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Iowa House debates Fox River canal proposal and land grants
The Iowa House on February 5 1870 discussed a memorial urging Congress to authorize a Fox River canal linking the Mississippi to the Lakes with Congress retaining toll control. Members warned against private manipulation of land grants and urged public safeguards while weighing federal aid versus public funding.
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Fox River
Goose Creek
Congress
Odonnell
Great West
Great North-West
Mills
Murdock
Speaker
Iowa
Mississippi
The
Lakes
Salt River
Dubuque
Mr. O'Donnell
Democratic Party
North America
United States
Clayton
Mr. Kasson
Dubuque County
Clayton County
Mr. Murdock
Mr. Mills
Getleman
Kasson
Rowell
Fox River Canal
Wisconsin
Sam
Lam
Teale
Wilson
Pacific Railroad
Rock Island
Pacific Coast
North-west
Mr. Sanborn
Atlantic Ocean
Lowa
Toliver
Hi. F. No
Twelfth General Assembly
Sater
Satterthwaite
Committee On Penitentiary
Soule, Davis & Co
Committee On Claims
Irish
Committee On Printing
Taylor
Committee On Incorporations
Baptist Church
Jordan's Grove
Tai
Harper
Committee On Schools
Pierre
Dunlap
Harrison County
Hartshorn
Committee On Police Regulations